9500 np or 9600 pro ??

[JeffnNetti]

It appears the 9500 np and the 9600 pro are about the same price at Newegg, assuming the softmod attempt on the 9500np fails which will perform better ??

I know the 9500 np is better then the regular 9600 but have not seen a review for 9600 pro so need a lil help :)

[Socket eh?]

The 9600pro is faster. They're both 4x1 designs, the 9600pro is clocked higher.

[funnyperson1]

Yup, the 9600Pro is faster and has much more ocing capability.

[stan03]

i thought the 9500 was the one that was the faster card in most tests?

[q149]

256 bit(L-shape) 9500np is faster than 9600 Pro when both overclocked... If you don't believe it there is a long ass thread in ATI section where we proved it because so many argued. Plus, you get the chance to softmod.

[R4z0r4mu5 Pr|m3]

trouble is you noticeably ruin the warranty on a 9500np when overclocking because you have to flash it, the 9600pro comes with a overclockable bios, so with warranties, the 9600pro is a far better card

[Shade00]

Originally posted by R4z0r4mu5 Pr|m3
trouble is you noticeably ruin the warranty on a 9500np when overclocking because you have to flash it, the 9600pro comes with a overclockable bios, so with warranties, the 9600pro is a far better card

Nope. You don't have to flash the 9500np to overclock it.